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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1967

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State Meet Ends Today Six C R Matmen Advance

Prairie advances three wrestlers to the Class A semi finals at Waterloo Hippodrome and remains in team title contention. Washington places both entrants into semis. Jefferson loses two. Schropp brothers win, Osborn upset in overtime. East Waterloo and Jefferson show mixed results as team scoring tallies update.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Prairie Waterloo Hippodrome Washington Jefferson Rick Schropp al Zach Jerry Schropp Keith Osborn East Waterloo Tony Stevens Schropp Rhoades

Late Surge Sends Iowa Fresh Past Drake 80-73

Iowa freshman team earns its second win of the season as Chad Calabia 21 points and Glenn Vidnovic 18 pace a 7-0 late run after trailing 71-70 with four minutes left. Drake's Rick Wanamaker leads 23 points. Iowa outrebounded 50-37 and improves to 2-0 while Drake falls to 7-6.

Iowa Fresh Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeye Yearlings Drake Hawkeyes Towa Chad Calabria Glenn Vidnovic Rick Wanamaker Iowa Valley Dale Teeter al Williams Bulldogs Williams Teeter Dick Jensen Iowa Hawks

Regis Sophs Beat Dowling In Close Contest

Regis sophomores defeated Dowling yearlings 61 to 53 as three Regis players reached double figures. Greg Jacobs scored 18, Steve Egger 15, and Mike Mulherin 13 for Regis while Dowling was led by Gorshe with 11.

Regis Dowling Yearlings Greg Jacobs Steve Egger Mike Mulherin Gorshe Maroons O.M. Dowling Morrill Eone G N McCarthy Holley Graske Serene DeMarco Thomsen Jacobs Mulherin Popelka Egger McAleer

Wisconsin Beats Iowa in Big Ten Swim Meet Showdown

Wisconsin dominates Iowa 73 to 50 as nine of 11 events and both relays go to the Badgers. Wisconsin improves to 8-2 entering the conference championships, with wins by LaCroix Lindley Teeteart Hogan and Krug among others.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Iowa Jack Teeteart Jim Hover Kari Rudhe Cole Johansson John Lindley Gil Regockhi Fred Lutherman Julian Krug Allen Schenck Steve McCoy Bill Swano Steve Barnes Tom Myer Fred Hogan John Scheda George Marshall Gil LaCroix Paul Monahan Reg Bruskewitz Krug Schenck MecCoy Gilpiacere Paul Monahon Scheda Ray Kerney Teeteart Ape Grantz Viggo Jensen Barnes Maurice le Vois Lutherman Bob Lynhorst Hover Brad Taylor LaCroix Johansson Hogan

Connie Smith Appears on The Lawrence Welk Show

Connie Smith guests tonight on The Lawrence Welk Show at 7 30 p m Channel 9 broadcast in color. The program showcases country music performances and celebrity appearances in a prime time format.

Connie Smith Lawrence Welk Channel 9

State Wrestling Results Dominant at 95 to Heavyweight

The meet lists 95 to heavyweight weight classes with multiple wrestlers from Ottumwa, Eagle Grove, Lincoln Council Bluffs, West Waterloo, Fort Madison, and other schools. Notable results include Dennis Vanderhorst Ottumwa defeating Elwin Bruhl Eagle Grove 4-1 at 95 pounds and Bill Knight Iowa City defeating Lyle Laird Humboldt 9-4 at 103 pounds.

Dennis Vanderhorst Ottumwa Elwin Bruhl Eagle Grove Gary Meller Fort Madison Larry Fellmer West Waterloo Jim Gillespie Lincoln Council Bluffs Rick Wright Snyder Duane Krebs Cedar Falls Steve Touvelle Bettendorf Bill Knight Iowa City Lyle Laird Humbledt Joe Coty Mason City Bob Doughman Jefferson Greg Ganske Manchester Mark Elliott Valley West Des Moines Don Lozana Alvin Rucker Waverly Shell Rock John Duckie Fort Dodge Henry Ramirez West Davenport Tony Avila Newton Ken Stockdale Gary James Crarton Don Briggs Cedar Rapids James Farmer East Waterloo John Dawson Southeast Polk Bob Tague Bernie Grasser West Rarette Frank Pastorino Tama-Toledo Jim Neighbors Larry Knackstedt Maquoketa Doug Moses Doug Trumbo Chariton Sandy Waller Washington Dan Kilmer Perry Roger Lenius Waverly-Shell Rock Larry Er Eas Soot Bill Stopperan Cramuoe Cresco Steve Peterson Estherville Larry Vermie Tom McClusky Clinton Tony Stevens Gary Ives C Humphrey Grinnell Jim Nagle Assumption Davenport Lyle Larson Rodney Meyers Milton Neal Central Davenport Lee Thompson Decorah Dennis Selvage Indianola Mike Ribbey Webster City Mark Meyverhoff Jim Kimball Keith Abens Humboldt Bill, Fier Bill Barnard Votey West_ Des Moines James Tillman Duane Linville Joe Gibler Don Horton New Hampton Ray Shade Tech Des Moines John Wilkes Bob Short Dennis Doderer John Krueger Bob Heene Markhasen Ames Jeff Elgin W.D.M John House Jim McMurray Chris Haugen Ames Joe Marchett Lindsay Eckerman Crestwood Joel Lavent Doug Spillman Fort Dim

Fabris Named Mississippi State Offensive Line Coach

Frank Fabris, ex Vanderbilt assistant football coach, is appointed offensive line coach at Mississippi State in State College Mississippi.

State College Miss Frank Fabris Vanderbilt Mississippi State

Knicks Reactivate Deutsch After Barnett Achilles Injury

New York Knicks player Dave Deutsch is activated to replace Dick Barnett who underwent surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, signaling a midseason roster adjustment for the team.

NEW York New York Knicks National Basketball Assn Dave Deutsch Dick Barnett

Regis Royals Clinch Regular Season Win Over Dowling

Regis defeated Des Moines Dowling 60 to 39 to close the regular season. Thomsen led with 24 points as Regis improves to face Prairie in the tournament opener. Ottavi notes rebounding and shot selection must improve for post season.

Regis Des Moines Dowling Joe Ottavi Royals Prairie

LaSalle Lancers Rally Past Webster City 64 53

LaSalle finishes regular season 15 3, best in school history, after beating Webster City 64 53. Pisarik scores 18, Hays adds, Brooks leads Webster City with 12 as LaSalle overcomes a slow start and strong third quarter from the visitors.

Dick Erlenbaugh LaSalle Washington Webster City Dave Brooks Dwayne Berg Fort Dodge Uurtey Larson Pisarik Shelton Badger 'Sie Wek Webster

LaSalle Freshmen Defeat West Side Catholic All-Stars

LaSalle freshmen led by Mike Loeffler with 13 points defeated an eighth grade all-star team from west-side Catholic schools 47 to 24 in a Friday night preliminary to the LaSalle Webster City contest. Steve Zamastil topped the eighth graders with 11 points.

Mike Loeffler LaSalle LaSalle-Webster City Steve Zamastil Wessel Zamastili Serbousek Charipar Kor Oise Wetron Mraz German Mraz german 4, ish = ulic Siepman Oth Ford Kerats

Prep Basketball Results Across Multiple Matchups

PREP BASKETBALL results include Regis over Dowling 60 39 and Myers over Beckman 76 45. Other notable scores: Washington 81 Dubuque 77. Creston 62 Osceola 50. DeWitt 82 Sterlin 77. Boone 82 Iowa Falls 78. S C Central 81 Sioux Falls 69. Fairfield 56 Burlinston 51. Ft Dodge St Ed 90 S C East 82. Storm Lake 78 Lemars ames 52. Vinton 80 W A North Washington 54. Waterloo West 62 Otumns 54. Additional games list regional sectional finals including Armstrong Bancroft St. John’s 61 59 and Goldfield Renwick 72 62. College play features St Olaf 90 Grinnell 76 and Buena Vista 73 Simpson 60. Multiple conference and tournament results follow across NCAA divisions and NAIA.

Or. Regis D.M. Dowling R. Washington Dubuque Myers Beckman Manchester Creston Osceola DeWitt Sterlins Boone Iowa Falls S.C. Central Sioux Falls Fairfield Burlinston Dodge St Edm East Storm Lake Lemars Ames Vinton W.A North Wshington Oskaloo Waterloo West Oftumns W. Reesevert Ames Tech Southeast Polk BSM Valley Er Pantete Benton North Linn Boe R Lasalle Webster City

Spahn Likely Tulsa Manager in Pacific Coast League

Warren Spahn a 46 year old left handed ace, known for 20 win seasons, is expected to be named manager of the Tulsa Oilers in the Pacific Coast league. The final decision rests with the St. Louis Cardinals, with Oiler owner A. Ray Smith backing Spahn. Other candidates include Joe Medwick Sally Hemus Robin Roberts and Vernon Rapp.

Tulsa Okla Warren Spahn Tulsa Oilers Spahn A. Ray Smith St. Louis Cardinals Mack Creager Charlie Metro Joe Medwick Cardinal Sally Hemus Philadelphia Phillies Robin Roberts Little Rock Vernon Rapp

Mets buy pitcher Jim Ray from Astros on conditional basis

The New York Mets acquire pitcher Jim Ray from the Houston Astros on a conditional deal. The Mets have until April 11 to decide whether to keep Ray or return him to Houston.

St, Petersburg, Fla New York Mets Jim Ray Houston Astros Mets Ray Astros

Illinois Coaches Backed By Leaders Amid Big Ten Action

Illinois faces Big Ten penalties after a $21,000 slush fund revelation. Faculty panels, students, and civic groups urge retention of Coach Elliott while appealing for fair treatment. University officials weigh rulings as opponents call for appropriate consequences.

Illinois Henry Champaign-Urbana Big Ten Ken Emiec Ron Bess Dr. Henry Elliott University of Illinois

Wash Wins and Benches Out of the Cellar

Washington rallied to beat Dubuque 81-77 on the road, ending the season 3-13 in the conference and setting up a first round tournament match with Cedar Rapids LaSalle. Key runs and late heroics by John Smith and Gary Stieger preserved the win as Dubuque threatened in the final seconds.

Royals Regis Mark Thomson John Wagner Dowling Blair Casey Maroons Dubuque Cedar Rapids Washington Wash Cedar Rapids LaSalle John Smith Smith Craig Darling Rams Warrior Pat Melloy Melloy Gary Stieger Waewneeee Reneees eine _ Apes Winstiein Wetherhill Jim West Darling Jon West Steiger Redmond Uthe Hall Tetets Ac Finn Mohr Wingfield Fe ‘ Darling H Dubumi Vverberg Wetherhill Aeimon Redmond Uthe Fi Pia Soeeave

Warrior Sophs Clinch Second With 78 49 Win Over Dubuque

Washington sophomores finish 13 3 in conference play earning second place after a 78 to 49 victory over Dubuque. Dennis Smith scores 15 points while Kyle Skogman adds 14 as top contributors in the win.

Washington Dubuque Dennis Smith Kyle Skogman Wash Skogman Williams Hines Smith Schmulbach Car Sithers Vane Newmeister Watson

Boxing results mix from Cologne Turin Melbourne meets

United Press International reports scores from boxing bouts in Cologne and Turin and Melbourne Florida events. Tech and Vetroff defeated opponents in Germany and Italy while Harrell stopped Idelette in Florida. multiple outpoints and stoppages noted across the card.

United Press International Cologne Germany Gerhard Tech Drew Me Deren Lin Vee & Ize Gate En van

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